Flames draft Jakob Pelletier 26th overall
The Calgary Flames selected forward Jakob Pelletier with the 26th overall pick at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Jakob Pelletier
Position: LW
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 161 lbs
Age: 18
Club: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
Nationality: Canadian
| GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 39 | 50 | 89 |
(Stats courtesy: Elite Prospects)
Pelletier posted a strong draft year, ranking second on Moncton and seventh in the QMJHL with 89 points. He's not particularly flashy, but the winger is a smart player, and he could blossom into a useful NHLer if Pelletier's scoring touch continues to develop.
Skating isn't a major strength for him, but it isn't especially concerning either. The Quebec native will likely need a few more years to develop before the Flames truly know what he can be as a pro. But, at the very least, he's shown the determination to find a path to the NHL.
What they're saying
"He’s so smart and patient. He sees the ice well. He plays a 200-foot game. He gets so many offensive chances because he’s so good defensively. I trust him a lot. He’s a player you want to go to battle with; he brings it every night. There are zero holes in his game." - former Wildcats coach Darren Rumble to The Athletic's Corey Pronman.